Tips to avoid getting scammed by a mechanic

March 19, 2013 |Houston Chronicle Web Staff

Feel like your mechanic is scamming you? Here are some tips that can help you spot if a repair shop is trustworthy.

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Keep your receipts: Your best tip to avoid getting scammed is to keep all of your receipts. Those documents can help you keep track of replaced air filters, flushed coolants and other routine maintenance. Photo: The Toad, Flickr

Keep your receipts: Your best tip to avoid getting scammed is to keep all of your receipts. Those documents can help you keep track of replaced air filters, flushed coolants and other routine maintenance. Photo: The Toad, Flickr